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Medical Diagnosis - TRAB

TSH receptor Antibodies (TRAb) ADD-ON ONLY

Hormones Blood (Venous) Turn Around Time: 9 Days
Turn Around Time: 9 Days

Description

TSH receptor antibodies (TRAb) are antibodies that develop when a person’s immune system mistakenly targets the thyroid gland or thyroid proteins, leading to chronic inflammation of the thyroid (thyroiditis), tissue damage, and/or disruption of thyroid function. They are heterogeneous and may either mimic the action of TSH and cause hyperthyroidism or alternatively, antagonise the action of TSH and cause hypothyroidism.

Methodology

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When should I use

TSH receptor antibody test that is often used to investigate hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease) or to monitor the effectiveness of anti-thyroid treatment. May also be useful to determine route cause of hypothyroidism

Other Details

This is an ADD-ON test to any BP Panel. TRAb is included in BP005 Thyroid Advanced

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Description

TSH receptor antibodies (TRAb) are antibodies that develop when a person’s immune system mistakenly targets the thyroid gland or thyroid proteins, leading to chronic inflammation of the thyroid (thyroiditis), tissue damage, and/or disruption of thyroid function. They are heterogeneous and may either mimic the action of TSH and cause hyperthyroidism or alternatively, antagonise the action of TSH and cause hypothyroidism.

Methodology

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When should I use

TSH receptor antibody test that is often used to investigate hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease) or to monitor the effectiveness of anti-thyroid treatment. May also be useful to determine route cause of hypothyroidism

Other Details

This is an ADD-ON test to any BP Panel. TRAb is included in BP005 Thyroid Advanced
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